Sr IT Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Building trusted markets - powered by our people

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financialinfrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edgetrading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’rebuilding meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’veearned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue themand bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provideemployeesa safe space to network, share ideasand create opportunities.

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district,it’s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilingsand large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the cityskyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

Role Overview

Sr. IT Financial Analyst

Asthe Sr. IT Financial Analyst, you willbe part of the Procurementand Vendor Management teamand willwork closely with leaders in the IT and Finance departments to strengthen financial controls, reporting, and cost management for technology projects. This position is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting across Technology spend, partnering closely withBusiness Owners, SMEs, Accounts Payable, and the Vendor Management team to support informed, well-documented decision-making.This position demands meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Contributes to budget planning and forecast update cycles for all Technology spendand global inboundmarket dataspend, collaborating with Regional and Global Leads and vendor business owners.

• Reviews and consolidatesbudget and forecast data using standard FP&A templates, creates allocations where needed, and assistswith updating guidance materials.

• Performs monthly reconciliation, prepares executive summaries of budget-vs-actuals and forecast-vs-actuals, and conducts financial and spend analysis to quickly identifytrends and discrepancies.

• Assists with supporting systems, process, and tools used for procurement activities, including contract management, and PO generation requests.

• Acts as budget reviewer for POs - validatingspend against approved budget and YTD actuals - and reviews renewal cost and billing terms with the Vendor Management team.

• Collaborates with Accounts Payable and buyers to resolve discrepancies and ensure accruals and prepaid schedules are handled correctly.

• Builds and maintainsdashboards and reporting (e.g., Sigma, PowerBI) covering IT and market data spend, contract renewals, and vendor cost trends for leadership visibility.

• Aids in performing TCO analysis and building business cases for technology initiatives.

• Introduces ideas to drive operational improvement and best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the IT Finance function and systems.

The ideal candidate has

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation, ideally supporting technology cost centers.

• Strong analytical skills - able to track spendagainst budget, identifytrends and discrepancies, and make thoughtful recommendations; produces clear executive-level summaries.

• Experience building dashboards/reports (Sigma, PowerBI, Tableau, or similar) to communicate spend and vendor cost trends to stakeholders.

• Proficiencywith Workday or a similar ERP for PO/budget review and light PO administration.

• Strong partnering skills - builds and maintainseffective relationships with Vendor Management, business owners, and cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.

• High attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks/projects in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

You’llreally stand out with

• Data analytics and visualization skills (SQL, Snowflake, PowerBI, Sigma, Tableau)

• Understanding of supporting infrastructure and network connectivity protocols and architectures

• Understanding of exchange environment and inbound market datafeeds and providers

Benefits and Perksof working for Cboe Global Markets

We value the total wellbeing of our people - including health, financial, personaland social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a givenatany organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick daysand annual community service days

• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services

• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediatelyupon hire

• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependentand transportation

• Employee referral bonus program

• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perksinclude:

• Complimentary lunch, snacksand coffee in any Cboe office

• Paid Tuition assistanceand education opportunities

• Generous charitable giving company match

• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits

• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers

• Paid Time Off

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’rereimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’reinvesting deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’rean engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employerwhodoesnot discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, orveteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs.

Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at CBOE.

Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.